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■ OGDENSBURG  A North Country Regional Economic Development Council public forum will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority, 1 Bridge Plaza.

n LOWVILLE  The Lewis County Republican Party will hold its annual picnic at 6 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Lewis County Fairgrounds. The cost is $15 per person or $25 per couple. To make reservations, call Judy Karelus at 376-2693 or Jean Demko at 376-3215.

n The 800 block of Academy Street between Arlington and South Rutland streets will be closed to all traffic today, weather permitting, according to the citys Department of Public Works. The closure will take place to allow crews to mill and replace asphalt. Drivers are encouraged to use alternative routes.

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